Humayuns tomb built in 1570 is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden tomb on the indian subcontinent known as the precursor of taj mahal because of the similarity in style and pattern of the tomb the tombs persian style elegance marks this as one of delhis finest historic sites humayuns tomb lies close to the medieval muslim center of nizamuddin explore centuries old sufi traditions of music qawwalis shayari at nizamuddin basti settlement the home of delh